Events for July 20, 2017
All Day
Beacon College Summer for Success
Beacon College offers a three-week summer educational experience for students entering their senior year of high school. The program is designed to teach the participants useful learning strategies that can be used during their senior year in high school and help them overcome the fear of going to college. The program focuses on the trnsition […]
DETAILS2017 2nd annual Backpacks-4-Autism Registration
This year, Making Strides For Autism, Inc. (MS4A) has teamed up with Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism and Related Disabilities, and the Embrace Community Center to offer the 2nd annual Backpacks-4-Autism. Supplies are available for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) residing in and attending K-12 schools in Northeast Florida counties and are NOT available […]
DETAILSOngoing
Divorce Care Support Group
Are you or someone you know going through a divorce and could use support? Join Divorce Care's 13 week seminar/support group to help individuals move forward and rebuild their lives. Adults who are contemplating, going through or in are in post divorce may attend. Contact site for cost of workbook. Support group meets weekly on […]
DETAILSWolfson Children’s Hospital’s “Christmas in July” Toy and Donation Drive
Main event on July 25; this year there are several ways to participate What: Play is an important part of the healing process for children in the hospital, and Wolfson Children’s Hospital is calling on the community for a sixth year to help make sure there are enough toys and activities for all patients, from infants […]
DETAILSSpider-Man: Homecoming in IMAX
Cost: $13 A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man, who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor […]
DETAILSGreater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
Professional and amatuer anglers and those looking for a fun, family way to spend a week gather in July at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp at Sister Creek for one of the largest kingfish tournament in the Southeast. In 1980, a small group of local businessmen wanted to organize a fishing tournament, similar to […]
DETAILS2:00 pm
Go Native! Art Around the World
Week 6 – Ojibwe and Dreamcatchers In the final week of our series of summer programs we will be exploring a culture a little closer to home. The Ojibwe tribe is one of the largest Native American tribes in North America, and while we learn more about them we will also learn more about the […]
DETAILS3:00 pm
6 Week Video Challenge
Attention future Spielbergs! Do you have what it takes to Build A Better World At Your Library? Join us to learn the basics of digital film production, from storyboarding to shooting to editing, as you help us produce a short video that promotes the library, literacy, & teens! For teens ages 12 – 18.
DETAILSGo Native
Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire. Explore indigenous art and culture from around the world as we create projects that fuse traditional methods with contemporary designs. For […]
DETAILSBuild a Better Bot
Love robotics, or want to find out more about it? Then come take part in robot obstacle courses, races, mazes, dance moves and more! Each week, you and your robot will compete to conquer a new challenge. Who will win? For teens ages 12 – 18.
DETAILSGo Native
Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire. Explore indigenous art and culture from around the world as we create projects that fuse traditional methods with contemporary designs. For […]
DETAILSGo Native
Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire. Explore indigenous art and culture from around the world as we create projects that fuse traditional methods with contemporary designs. For […]
DETAILS3:30 pm
Go Native
Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire. Explore indigenous art and culture from around the world as we create projects that fuse traditional methods with contemporary designs. For […]
DETAILS4:00 pm
6 Week Video Challenge
Attention future Spielbergs! Do you have what it takes to Build A Better World At Your Library? Join us to learn the basics of digital film production, from storyboarding to shooting to editing, as you help us produce a short video that promotes the library, literacy, & teens! For teens ages 12 – 18.
DETAILS5:00 pm
Beat Rox Music Production
Utilizing an open-source beats production program and library equipment, participants will be able to create their own individualized beat-tracks (instrumentals).
DETAILSBuild a Better Bot
Love robotics, or want to find out more about it? Then come take part in robot obstacle courses, races, mazes, dance moves and more! Each week, you and your robot will compete to conquer a new challenge. Who will win? For teens ages 12 – 18.
DETAILS7:00 pm
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Tennessee Smokies
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp take on the Tennessee Smokies. Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available. Public parking costs $7 and is controlled by the City of Jacksonville. Garage parking is also available next to the Veterans Memorial Arena for $7. Prices are subject to change depending on events at the Sports […]
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